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19 de dez. de 1998 · Volume 2: Grant's memoirs are truly a clear and concise way of learning a great deal about the Civil War. He explains the thought process behind decisions, and gives credit where credit is due. He is a bit hard on George Thomas, but other than that, he is very gracious to all, but will give faint praise to those whom he believes did not perform ...
17 de nov. de 2022 · 2 volumes in 1, 550 pages ; 23 cm. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2022-11-17 22:01:28 Autocrop_version
The son of an Appalachian tanner of Ohio, Ulysses Simpson Grant of America entered the military academy at 17 years of age in 1839. The academy graduated him in 1843. In 1846, three years afterward, Grant served as a lieutenant in the Mexican War under Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor. The conflict concluded in 1848.
10 de dez. de 2012 · Grant's memoirs are well-written, thoughtful, insightful, and offer more than a glimpse into the mind of U.S. Grant. Volume I opens with a heartfelt preface where Grant explains how his diminishing health pushed him to complete this work and "asking no favor but hoping (his remarks) will meet the approval of the reader." They most definitely do.
- Ulysses S. Grant
1 de jul. de 2006 · The first volume of the memoirs, which covers Grant’s family background briefly and ends in late 1863 as he was ordered to relieve the rebel siege of Chattanooga, is a masterpiece of writing that includes small but telling details of his life with a great deal of discretion and modesty and also provides at least some of the explanation for Grant’s success as a general and his difficulties ...
- Ulysses S Grant
9 de mar. de 2011 · Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, United States. Army, Generals, Presidents, Mexican War, 1846-1848 Publisher New York : C.L. Webster & Co. Collection lincolncollection; americana Contributor Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection Language English Volume 2
